Freemasonry Esoteric and Occult Religion and Spirituality
Freemasonry Esoteric and Occult Religion and Spirituality
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a root source of Western esotericism, though some members deny this, and most others downplay the influence because of the assaults of anti-Masons. Modern Freemasonry results from the transition from operative (working) stone masonry to speculative (spiritual) Freemasonry in the 17th century when esotericists such as Elias Ashmole were initiated. Its esoteric interests peaked in the late 19th century but are still active. The original speculative form was influenced by Rosicrucianism and
Renaissance magic. The basic initiatory structure of Theosophy, the Golden Dawn, Thelema, and Gardnerian Witchcraft are derived from Freemasonry.
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- The International Sovereign Sanctuary. Contains a summary of the characteristics of the rite, its history and application procedures.
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- Excerpt from 1861 work which draws parallels between Masonic rites and Druidic rituals and customs.
- Masonic Essay from "The Royal Arch" magazine Vol. 19 - No.8 - Winter 1998.
- An essay by Norman Williams Crabbe that describes the basic structure of Freemasonry and its esoteric characteristics.
- A Masonic essay providing introductory information about traditional and regular freemasonry as it exists throughout the world and as practiced in Belgium.
- Masonic essay discussing the association between secrecy and freemasonry.
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- An educational institution supporting the independent study of Freemasonry and of mystical and esoteric traditions worldwide. Book reviews, membership program, and calendar of recent events.
- Consisting of masonic tales, songs, and sketches published in 1852. Entire book published as scanned images through the "Making of America" archive.
- Essays and short discussions on esoteric freemasonry and the symbolism thereof.
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